Histology Tech - PRN

Piedmont Healthcare; Cartersville (GA); On-site; USD 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Piedmont Healthcare is seeking a Histotechnician/Histotechnologist in Cartersville, Georgia. You will be responsible for preparing tissue samples for pathologists, ensuring timely and accurate testing procedures while maintaining compliance with established regulations.

The ideal candidate will have a High School diploma and sufficient training in Histology, with certification from ASCP required. This role offers a supportive environment focused on exceptional patient outcomes.

Qualifications

• Sufficient college courses and clinical training in Histology.
• Certification as a Histotechnologist or Technician required.
• Experience in a surgical pathology laboratory preferred.

Responsibilities

• Cutting, staining, and preparing tissue samples for analysis.
• Prioritizing and completing testing procedures accurately and timely.
• Maintaining proper records in compliance with policies and regulations.

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

College/technical school courses in Histology

Certification by ASCP (HT or HTL)

Job description

Overview:

Join Piedmont to move your career in the right direction. Stay for the diverse teams you’ll love, a shared purpose, and schedule flexibility that frees you to live for what matters both in and outside of work. You’ll feel valued, motivated to be your best, and recognized for your contributions to exceptional patient outcomes. Piedmont leaders are in your corner, invested in your success. Our wellness programs and comprehensive total benefits and rewards meet your needs today and help you plan for the future.

Responsibilities:

RESPONSIBLE FOR: The Histotechnician/Histotechnologist is responsible for cutting, staining, and preparing tissue samples for the pathologist to review. They are also responsible for prioritizing testing procedures and completing those procedures in an accurate and timely manner, and maintaining proper, accurate records of all tests done in accordance with established policies, procedures, and regulations.

Qualifications:

MINIMUM EDUCATION REQUIRED: High school diploma or equivalent required plus a sufficient number of college/technical school courses and/or clinical training in Histology to satisfy the requirements for testing and certification through ASCP (HT or HTL). Must meet the requirements for a Histology Technician or Technologist as specified by the Rules of Regulations of the Georgia Department of Human Resources Laboratory Licensure Division (refer to GDHR Department of Community Health Healthcare Facility Clinical Laboratory regulations).

MINIMUM EXPERIENCE REQUIRED: Recent graduate from an accredited histology program and/or one year of technical experience in a surgical pathology laboratory.

MINIMUM LICENSURE/CERTIFICATION REQUIRED BY LAW: Certification as a Histotechnologist or Histotechnician by the American Society for Clinical Pathology (ASCP) or other acceptable agency, according to the qualifications through the State of Georgia Department of Community Health, Healthcare Facility, Clinical Laboratory regulations. A person who recently moved into the state of Georgia or recently completed the academic and training/experience requirements may be temporarily classified as technologist or technician for eighteen (18) months only to afford the person an opportunity to successfully complete an approved qualifying examination.

ADDITIONAL QUALIFICATIONS: Three years experience in a surgical pathology laboratory.

Business Unit : Company Name:

Piedmont Cartersville